The HPE Aruba Networking CX 5420 Switch Series is an intelligent, flexible and modular Layer 3 switch chassis created for today's enterprise small and medium campus, branch enterprise networks with built-in MACsec hardware capability, analytics and automation. The CX 5420 series chassis is part of the CX switching portfolio that provides an enterprise-class access layer solution that is easy-to-deploy, simple, secure and resilient. By combining a modern, fully programmable OS with HPE Aruba Networking Network Analytics Engine (NAE), the CX 5420 series provides industry-leading monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities across the network. A powerful Gen7 ASIC architecture delivers performance and extensive feature support with flexible programmability for the tomorrow's applications. This advanced modular 4U chassis switch offers up to 960 Gbps with low latency, 6 half-width line card slots, VSX live upgrade, and HPE Smart Rate 10GbE up to 90W Class-8 PoE with BGP/OSFP/PIM support.
What is new supporting point:
Automated, unified role-based policies for users, Internet of Things (IoT) and devices with HPE Aruba Networking dynamic segmentation and intelligent monitoring, visibility, and remediation with NAE.
Powerful, modular, intelligent Layer 3 switch chassis supporting BGP, HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX), and OSPF with robust quality of service (QoS).
Flexibility with 6 half-width modules that allow growth when needed and support for port diversity in a condensed 4RU chassis with redundant MM and PSU.
High performance switching with up to 960 Gbps using 714 Mpps, built-in high availability with HPE Aruba Networking Virtual Switching Extension (VSX) live upgrade and Always-On PoE.
Simplified operations with the common HPE Aruba Networking CX Switch Operating System (AOS-CX) used across the CX portfolio delivering a more consistent, more efficient operator experience.
Easy to manage and simplify configurations with HPE Aruba Networking Central, HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software, with easy-to-use web GUI or industry-standard CLI.
| Management features | |
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| Switch type | Managed |
| Switch layer | L3 |
| Quality of Service (QoS) support | Yes |
| Network | |
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| Networking standards | IEEE 802.3bt |
| 10G support | Yes |
| Data transmission | |
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| Switching capacity | 960 Gbit/s |
| Throughput | 714 Mpps |
| Forwarding rate | 160 Mpps |
| Packet buffer memory | 64 MB |
| Protocols | |
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| Routing protocols | BGP, OSPF |
| Design | |
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| Rack mounting | Yes |
| Form factor | 4U |
| Product colour | Black |
| Performance | |
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| Memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 16000 MB |
| Flash memory | 32 MB |
| General | |
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| Product family | Aruba Networking |
| Power | |
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| Power source | AC/PoE |
| Power supply included | No |
| Number of power supply units | 4 |
| AC input voltage | 200 - 240 V |
| Power consumption (typical) | 1000 W |
| Power consumption note | 1600W @ 200-240Vac, 1000W @ 100-127Vac |
| Power supply note | Supports 4 field replaceable and hot-swappable power supply slots |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
|---|---|
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
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| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 45 °C |
| Weight & dimensions | |
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| Width | 229 mm |
| Depth | 213 mm |
| Height | 33 mm |
| Weight | 840 g |
| Logistics data | |
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| Dangerous goods class | Class 8 |
| Other features | |
|---|---|
| Latency | 2.5 micro sec |
| Performance management | HPE Aruba Networking Central Network Management HPE Aruba Networking Switch Multi-Edit Software Command-line interface SNMP v2c/v3 RMON |
| Memory and processor | 16GB DDR4 SODIMM with ECC, 32GB eMMC Flash memory. 64MB shared packet buffer memory shared dynamically among ports |
| I/O ports | 6-line card slots up to 160 Gb/s forwarding per slot |
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Custom Gaming PCs: All our Custom PCs by default come with 3 years warranty. This includes parts and labour. You can also upgrade to 5 years warranty. Our warranty includes all hardware issues relating to the machine. If there is any faults, we will attempt to solve this remotely and if needed get the PC collected and back to base for repair.
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